Arsenal Fined For Old Trafford Battle

Arsenal FC have been fined £175,000 for their part in the ugly scenes that followed the bad-tempered clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Several other players have been suspended by the Football Association.

The brawl erupted at the end of the game after Arsenal player Martin Keown dropped his arm on Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Those punished include:

Martin Keown - three-match suspension and £20,000 fine

Lauren - four-match suspension and £40,000

Ray Parlour - one-match suspension and £10,000 fine.

Ashley Cole - fined £10,000.

Patrick Vieira - one-match suspension and £20,000.

Van Nistelrooy was accused of deliberately trying to get midfielder Patrick Viera sent off earlier in the match.

The Arsenal players responded at the final whistle by surrounding the Dutchman , pushing and shoving him.